Career and Technical Education Caucus

The Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus is a bipartisan group of Representatives committed to supporting and promoting CTE. Co-chaired by Reps. Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), the caucus is comprised of members of Congress representing constituents from across the United States and transcends the ideological spectrum.
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BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-chairs of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, yesterday re-introduced the Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act to mark the end of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Derek Kilmer (WA-6) today introduced the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act (COTA) to expand career counseling programs and allow for public outreach.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Jim Langevin (D-RI) introduced a resolution to celebrate February 2022 as CTE Month. The resolution highlights the impact of career and technical education (CTE) programs on learners at all levels, as well as the role of CTE in supporting industries seeking to fill positions in high-demand, high-skill, and high-wage jobs and career fields.
By Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.)
Millions of Americans lack access to reliable, high-speed internet service, and the inequality is particularly striking in rural America. The rural broadband gap results in lost opportunities to expand businesses, learn new skills, educate our children or even participate in daily activities.
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson announced The Learning Lamp of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is the recipient of a $234,490 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant. This funding will support the Workforce Through Apprenticeships in Early Learning program by providing ten apprenticeships across eight communities creating fifteen new jobs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has attacked the physical and financial health of communities across the country.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 6 million Americans have been infected by the coronavirus, but each and every one of us have felt the ripple effect as our economy came to a screeching halt. The economic impact has manifested itself through scenes of boarded up storefronts, millions of Americans out of work, and many families concerned about their wellbeing.
The COVID-19 pandemic has attacked the physical and financial health of communities across the country.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 6 million Americans have been infected by the coronavirus, but each and every one of us have felt the ripple effect as our economy came to a screeching halt. The economic impact has manifested itself through scenes of boarded up storefronts, millions of Americans out of work, and many families concerned about their wellbeing.
WASHINGTON – Congressmen Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (R-PA) and Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-chairs of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, today introduced the Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act to boost transportation workforce training opportunities offered at community and technical colleges across the nation. The bill will provide $50 million in competitive grants to strengthen education and training programs in targeted industries.